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It is always best to avoid working at heights. But when necessary, all employees must fully understand hazards and the preventive measures before commencing work. Use working at heights toolbox talk to heighten workers awareness on general tips and measures to keep them safe and protected.
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This template is used to ensure safety and reduce fall hazards when working at heights. Begin by recording the nature of work, identifying activities associated with working at heights and creating worker's profile. Next determine potential risks like falling, slipping or tripping. Then proceed with evaluating controls like training, planning and proper use of fall protection systems and equipment. Lastly, provide recommendations to improve safety.
Scaffolds are temporary structures used to support employees when working at heights. Use OSHA toolbox talk: scaffolding template to remind employees of general requirements on safety precautions to avoid scaffolding hazards like unstable bases, inadequate footings and cross bracing, unsafe access, and defective platforms. Use SafetyCulture to take photo evidence of damaged scaffolding and assign corrective action while generating reports on the spot.
OSHA toolbox talk: portable ladder safety template can be used to discuss how to identify and avoid hazards while using portable ladders. Use SafetyCulture to confirm that information on safety tips were fully understood by all workers before commencing work. Record any hazards found during the shift to address the issue and provide necessary actions.
This toolbox talk template is used to document daily safety discussions prior to the work shift. Use this checklist to document a summary of the toolbox topic discussed and gather electronic signatures from workers present in the meeting.
